One arm holding the banister rail, one foot resting on the first step, he turned to me with eyes I didn’t recognize. The eyes that looked back at me were armed with daggers of anger, rage, and pent-up emotions. His shoulders held tight the tension running through his veins. His stance, his eyes, they froze […]
Last March our family fasted from electronics for a month. It was the first time we had done something like that, and we were pleasantly surprised by the results. Here is the post I wrote last year on 5 Benefits of an Electronics Fast. I began to notice some areas of attitude, resistance, and disconnection […]
I watched him walk bravely with the other kids as the swim instructor explained the rules. “Ok, kids, I’ll call your name, and you can follow me to your group.” The little brave blondie turned away in tears and ran into the shelter of his mom’s arms. I didn’t meet the eyes of the mother […]
Today’s post is a break from the regularly scheduled type of posts you are accustomed to reading here. I need a little lightness this week. Is lightness a word? I’m the serious type- contemplative and always striving to produce, to understand, and to explore. At times it hits me that I need to take a […]
Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Almost in unison, my husband and my oldest son said, “I cannot believe what I just saw you do.” I was a bit shocked as well. Shocked because it just happened. As in, not a single thought went […]
Dear Boys, You have something unique. It’s a treasure. I think you know it, but really you won’t fully understand until you are a parent yourself. You see you have grandparents. Engaged, involved, loving, and compassionate grandparents. You have grandparents who talk to you. Who play with you. Who know you. Who love you for […]
The beautiful life is the messy one. It’s one you can’t plan for. It’s one you can’t predict. It’s one you can’t order or create a to-do list for. It’s one you can’t control or organize. It’s one that looks different than you envisioned. Daily. We live in North Carolina where snow is rare. […]
